Moyes drops enticing West Ham injury update

Speaking to the press (via football.london), West Ham United manager David Moyes has dropped another enticing injury update after refusing to rule out Michail Antonio for tonight’s clash against Burnley, with the Scotsman saying that Declan Rice is ‘ahead of schedule’. 

Rice has been out of action since before the international break after sustaining a knee injury, with West Ham since sweating to get him back to play a part in the end-of-season run.

David Moyes drops enticing injury update

Moyes has been forced to cope without the Englishman’s influence in midfield, with fellow first team regulars Michail Antonio and Aaron Cresswell also sidelined.

However, in a stroke of positive news, the Irons boss has now confirmed that Rice is ‘ahead of schedule’ and slowly getting back to full fitness as he dropped an enticing injury update.

“He is back training a little bit we are not sure exactly what level he is at,” Moyes explained.

“We have a few days before the game on Monday but he is making good progress and we are happy with what he is doing and I would say he is ahead of schedule. We are trying to keep pushing him on.”

Transfer Tavern take

Even though it is unclear exactly when he’ll return, news that Rice is making good progress comes as an encouraging piece of information for West Ham fans, and the revelation that he is ‘ahead of schedule’ is even better.

He has been arguably the club’s most crucial player this season, supported by the fact he has averaged more interceptions in midfield than any other Irons player and their fourth-highest WhoScored average match rating throughout the campaign.

Indeed, having Rice back for the run-in to the season could come as a big boost for Moyes, and Hammers supporters will surely be hoping that he continues his quick recovery.

In other news: Many West Ham fans flocked to this transfer claim, find out more here.

Villa must land Man Utd’s Axel Tuanzebe

Aston Villa could strike gold this summer by signing Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe.

What’s the story?

Dean Smith’s side have been one of the better defensive sides in the Premier League this season, with just 38 goals conceded in their 33 games – in fact, only four other sides have let in less.

However, according to Football Insider, Villa are keen on reinforcing the centre of defence even further, with Smith plotting a reunion with Tuanzebe this summer.

The duo worked together during Villa’s time in the Championship, and the report claims that Tuanzebe fits the kind of profile of player the club are looking to sign.

He stopped Mbappe

Not many people can put down stopping Kylian Mbappe on their CV, but Tuanzebe did exactly that earlier this season when Manchester United beat PSG 2-1 in the group stages of the Champions League at the Parc des Princes.

As per Sofascore, Tuanzebe made a game-high seven clearances, while he won three out of his five duels, including both that he contested in the air – writing in his post-match player ratings, The Manchester Evening News’ Samuel Luckhurst gave him a nine, saying: “Will have grown a foot taller after he challenged Mbappe in a tight duel inside the area. Fantastic return on his first appearance in 10 months.”

And, speaking after the game, United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was quick to wax lyrical over the United academy product and how he nullified the pace of Mbappe brilliantly.

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He said: “Axel’s a tremendous defender, a great leader. He’s come through the academy and we’ve known for years that he’s going to be a top player for us and he’s got the character and the attitude that a Man United player should have. Sometimes you’ll get in a foot race with Mbappe and you have to run with him and we know Axel’s qualities, he’s a top defender.”

If Villa are looking for a young, English centre-back with top-level European experience, then they should look no further than the £50k-a-week earning Tuanzebe this summer.

Meanwhile, Villa are eyeing a move for this 6 foot 5 giant…

Spurs in manager contact for yet another name

According to an update Corriere della Sera, via Sport Witness, Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with yet another name as Daniel Levy’s hunt for a new manager goes on.

The Lowdown: Gasperini emerges as new Spurs candidate

Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini has now emerged as a new name linked with the Tottenham vacancy with reports only just coming out in the last 48 hours.

Indeed, journalist Duncan Castles first claimed that Spurs have made an approach for the Italian and it is believed that the reply from him was a positive one (Transfer Window Podcast).

Spurs have been linked with a host of names since former boss Jose Mourinho was shown the door, a list which includes Julian Nagelsmann, Brendan Rodgers, Erik Ten Hag, Scott Parker, Graham Potter and Ralf Rangnick (Daily Mail).

However, reports have now come to light of yet another new name in Gasperini.

The Latest: Contact for Gasperini backed in Italy

Now, backing up the claim from Castles, Italian news outlet Corriere della Sera (via Sport Witness) have dropped their own update and also believe an approach has been made by Spurs ‘in the last few hours’ (reported Wednesday evening).

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However, the report isn’t quite as positive when it comes to the 63-year-old being named as the new manager of Tottenham – with an exit from Atalanta looking ‘unlikely’ regardless of Levy’s move to make contact.

It is believed that the only club with enough pulling power to lure Gasperini away from the Gewiss Stadium is Serie A giant Juventus.

The local news outlet, therefore, believe Tottenham could be thwarted in their fresh manager interest.

The Verdict: Spurs should go all out…

Despite this report claiming a move away from Atalanta is unlikely, if Levy could pull out all the stops and somehow make a move happen, there is plenty of evidence to suggest he is a brilliant dark horse for the job.

Winning Serie A coach of the year in both 2019 and 2020 (TEAMtalk), Gasperini has also managed a very impressive 53% win rate since taking charge at Atalanta in the summer of 2016.

It is known that Spurs are on the look out for an attack minded manager and he certainly could fit the bill, favouring the 3-4-3 formation and possession-based football (TEAMtalk).

He has also guided his side to Champions League football in each of the last two seasons and is on course to do it yet again this campaign, an incredible feat for a club nowhere near the size of its competitors in Serie A.

Despite not being ‘young’ or ‘dynamic’, with technical performance director Steve Hitchen allegedly wanting that criteria of boss (The Mail), Gasperini still comes as a very qualified new name to be linked.

In other news: Sky reporter lifts lid on Levy summer plan for Spurs, find out more here.

ردود أفعال جماهير ليفربول على هدف محمد صلاح أمام إنتر ميلان: الملك يسجل حتى وهو مرهق

تباينت ردود أفعال جماهير ليفربول الإنجليزي، على أداء نجمنا المصري محمد صلاح جناح الفريق، في مباراة إنتر ميلان بدوري أبطال أوروبا.

وانتصر ليفربول على إنتر ميلان بهدفين نظيفين في المباراة التي جمعت بينهما مساء أمس الأربعاء، على ملعب “جوزيبي مياتزا”، ضمن فعاليات ذهاب دور الـ16 بدوري الأبطال.

اقرأ أيضًا.. محمد صلاح يحقق رقمين مميزين بعد هدفه أمام إنتر ميلان شاهد كل ما قدمه محمد صلاح في مباراة ليفربول وإنتر ميلان

وشارك محمد صلاح في المباراة كأساسي ولعب مُنذ صافرة البداية وحتى ضربة النهاية، وقدم أداءً متوسطًا، وتمكن من إحراز هدفًا في الوقت القاتل للريدز بتسديدة من داخل منطقة الجزاء.

جماهير ليفربول عبر موقع التواصل الاجتماعي “تويتر”، تفاعلت مع أداء محمد صلاح في المباراة وهدفه في شباك إنتر ميلان، حيث قالت الجماهير إن مو لم يُقدم أفضل لديه في اللقاء، حيث بدا متأثرًا بالمشاركة في مسابقة كأس أمم إفريقيا مع مصر، مُشيرة إلى أن هذا الهدف سيساعد هداف الفريق على استعادة بريقه ومستواه من جديد. إليكم ردود أفعال جماهير ليفربول بعد هدف محمد صلاح اليوم

بينما كتب آخر: “لم نشك أبدًا في الملك”.

فيما غرد مُشجع: “مو.. ملك العالم”.

وكتب آخر: “نشكر الرب، صلاح كان بحاجة إلى هذا الهدف، لقد كان أداؤه ضعيفًا بشكل عام في هذه المباراة، وهذا من شأنه أن يعزز ثقته بنفسه”.

وغرد أحد المُشجعين: “أفضل لاعب في العالم”.

فيما قال أحدهم: “عليكم احترام الملك المصري”.

بينما كتب مُشجع: “الملك يعود لتقديم أفضل ما لديه”.

فيما غرد أحدهم: “أنا سعيد جدًا لأن محمد صلاح سجل، نأمل أن يستعيد أسلوبه وطاقته التي تبدو عادت من جديد”.

وتأثر أحدهم بهدف صلاح وكتب: “أنا أبكي.. في النهاية سجّل، فعل شيئًا ثمينًا جدًا”.

شاهد شاهد محمد صلاح يهدي قميصه لمشجع بعد مباراة ليفربول وإنتر ميلان

ببنما كتب آخر: “سيبقى صلاح في ذاكرة كل من يتابع ليفربول تمامًا مثل عظماء آخرين كـ إيان راش وستيفن جيرارد ..، نعم إنه على هذا المستوى”.

ونواصل مع ردود الأفعال حيث تمنى مشجع أن يتوج ليفربول باللقب السابع في دوري أبطال أوروبا، وكتب: “الفرعون يجب أن يرفع اللقب السابع.. فلنذهب”.

وكتب أحد المُشجعين: “ربما أداء متوسط من صلاح، ولكن السمة المميزة للأبطال هي إحداث الفارق”.

بينما انتقد آخر قرار كلوب بالاعتماد على محمد صلاح وماني وكتب: “صلاح وماني كان يجب أن يرتاحا لبعض الوقت”.

وقال آخر: “صلاح لم يظهر بشكل حاد مُطلقَا مُنذ كأس أمم إفريقيا”.

وكتب آخر: “صلاح اليوم كان أفضل من ساديو ماني”.

بينما غرد مُشجع: “صلاح حتى لو كان متعبًا ومرهقًا وليس في أفضل حالاته ما زال يسجل في المباريات الكبيرة مع ليفربول”.

وكتب آخر: “محمد صلاح هو حاليًا أفضل لاعب على هذا الكوكب”.

بينما كتب أحد المُشجعين: “أنا سعيد للغاية لأنه سجل! هذا الهدف يعني الكثير بالنسبة له للعودة بشكل أفضل”.

فيما قال أحدهم: “صلاح سجل في 8 مباريات متتالية خارج أرضه في دوري الأبطال، إنه الملك”.

ونختتم بمُشجع حيث غرد: “الملك المصري، قام بتحطيم كل الأرقام القياسية!، سيحطم المزيد من الأرقام القياسية خلال بقائه مع ليفربول”.

Jogadores do River-PI falam em disciplina e 'coração' para eliminar o Bahia

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Na noite da última quarta-feira (5), o River-PI contrariou todos os prognósticos, derrotou o Bahia por 1 a 0 e se classificou para a segunda fase da Copa do Brasil deixando pra trás uma equipe que está três divisões acima em relação ao Campeonato Brasileiro.

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Seja por esse elemento como também o ganho financeiro que representa a vaga (R$ 650 mil), o atacante Luccas Brasil disse que a preparação feita pelo Galo foi bastante intensa.

– Nos preparamos muito para essa partida, então ver o resultado é gratificante para nós, para todo elenco. Todo mundo está de parabéns. Sempre é bom fazer história. – disse Luccas.

Para o atacante, a atenção e dedicação na parte defensiva fez a diferença no confronto sendo fator determinante para o resultado positivo concretizado na falta convertida por Jean Natal aos 42 minutos do segundo tempo.

– Foi um jogo muito difícil. A equipe adversária é muito boa, mas conseguimos encaixar a marcação certinha e saímos com a vitória – analisou.

Quem também falou sobre a conquista do time de Teresina, esse com um tom de emoção mais exacerbado, foi o volante Emerson. Na sua análise, a forma como o time encarou o jogo também teve parcela importante para obter a improvável vaga:

– Não sei nem o que falar, mas é uma emoção grande demais por tudo o que representa. Entramos em campo com os nossos corações na chuteira e sabíamos do nosso potencial para vencer um gigante como o Bahia. A felicidade é imensa em poder classificar o River.

Com a classificação, o time piauiense embolsou 650 mil reais. Na próxima fase, o time já sabe que enfrenta o América-RN também em compromisso único, porém sem a vantagem do visitante de jogar pelo empate. Porém, antes disso, o time coincidentemente joga no domingo (9) contra o clube potiguar em confronto da Copa do Nordeste.

Thiago Galhardo marca de pênalti, e Inter estreia no Gauchão com vitória sobre o Juventude

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A estreia do Internacional pelo Campeonato Gaúcho, na noite desta quinta-feira (23), foi do jeito que o torcedor mais queria: com vitória. O placar de 1 a 0, apesar de magro, fez a alegria do setor visitante do estádio Alfredo Jaconi, sendo ainda mais especial para Thiago Galhardo, que, por sua vez, marcou pela primeira vez com a camisa de seu novo clube.

Com o resultado, o Colorado somou seus primeiros 3 pontos, assumindo a liderança do Grupo A, e terá agora como adversário o Pelotas como próximo adversário. Já os comandados de Marquinhos Santos ficam na lanterna da chave, e agora miram o duelo contra o São Luis. Ambos os jogos serão disputados no domingo (26).

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INÍCIO DE JOGO EQUILIBRADO
Mesmo atuando longe de seus domínios, a equipe do Internacional sabia da necessidade de não deixar o Juventude pressionar desde o começo. Com isso, nos primeiros 10 minutos de jogo, ambos os times saíram para cima, porém a única boa chance foi criada pelos donos da casa em uma cobrança de falta de Marciel, que, após desvio na defesa, acabou ficando nas mãos de Lomba.

GALHARDO MARCA DE PÊNALTI E ABRE O PLACAR
Na sequência da partida, aos 14, o zagueiro Genílson acabou colocando a mão na bola, e o árbitro Anderson Daronco marcou o pênalti, expulsando o jogador. Na cobrança, Thiago Galhardo, com precisão, bateu de um lado e o goleiro Marcelo Carné caiu para o outro. 1 a 0.

JOGO ESQUENTA APÓS O GOL
Atrás no placar, os ânimos da torcida do Juventude começaram a ficar mais exaltados com as marcações de Daronco. No entanto, o Colorado seguiu melhor em campo, tentando pressionar o adversário em busca de ampliar a vantagem, mas sem sucesso.

COUDET AUXILIA E COBRA EMPENHO DO BANCO
Contratado pela direção do Inter, o argentino Eduardo Coudet mostrou que veio tentar fazer a diferença mesmo fora das quatro linhas. Além de incentivar seus atletas, chegou a passar alguns comandos visando corrigir erros na estreia durante toda a partida.

COLORADO DITA RITMO NA SEGUNDA ETAPA
Mesmo em vantagem no placar, a equipe do Beira-Rio não quis saber de ceder espaços ao Juventude. Com isso, mantinha-se em seu campo de ataque, acionando bastante Sarrafiore, que, por sua vez, partia pra cima da zaga rival na busca pelo segundo tento, porém sem sucesso.

ALTERAÇÕES NO INTER COM ENTRADA DE JOGADORES EXPERIENTES
Com o passar do tempo, na segunda etapa, Coudet optou por colocar atletas com mais rodagem. Víctor Cuesta, Lindoso e Edenílson chegaram a atuar por alguns minutos, conseguindo administrar o resultado no Alfredo Jaconi.

FICHA TÉCNICA
JUVENTUDE 0 x 1 INTERNACIONAL

Local: Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, Caxias do Sul (RS)
Data-Hora: 23/01/2020 – 21h30 (Horário de Brasília)
​Árbitro: Anderson Daranco
Público/Renda: –
Assistentes: Rafael da Silva Alves e Gustavo Marin Schier
​Cartões amarelos: Samuel Santos e John Lennon (JUV)/ Víctor Cuesta, Roberto e Musto (INT)
​Cartões vermelhos: Genílson (JUV)

Gol: Thiago Galhardo (aos 16’/1ºT) (INT)

JUVENTUDE: Marcelo Carné; Samuel Santos, Genilson, Reynaldo e Eltinho (Felippe Borges); João Paulo, Marciel, John Lennon e Pedro Ken (Clayton); Bruno Alves e Wallace (Odivan). Técnico: Marquinhos Santos.

INTERNACIONAL: Marcelo Lomba; Heitor, Roberto (Víctor Cuesta), Pedro Henrique e Uendel; Musto, Marcos Guilherme e Nonato (Edenílson); Wellington Silva (Rodrigo Lindoso), Thiago Galhardo e Sarrafiore. Técnico: Eduardo Coudet.

Fofana dominates Saints in LCFC win

Leicester City managed to book a place at their fifth FA Cup final as they overcame Southampton 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

The performance was not exactly sparkling from Brendan Rodgers’ men, with Kelechi Iheanacho’s solitary goal proving enough for the Foxes to get beyond the Saints.

Whilst the Nigerian proved to be the match-winner for Leicester, it was a man at the other end of the pitch, Wesley Fofana, who was arguably more pivotal.

At just 20 years of age, the young French defender might well have been overawed by the occasion but there was simply no sign of that.

According to WhoScored, the former Saint Etienne man contributed two tackles and two clearances as he continued to keep Saints frontman Danny Ings quiet.

However, it was in Fofana’s anticipation of danger where he came in most key. Throughout the 90 minutes, he produced a game-high six interceptions – only Jan Bednarek on each side replicating that number.

For comparison, the rest of the Leicester team could only produce six interceptions in total between them – highlighting just how alert Fofana was at Wembley.

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Even when the Saints attempted to bypass the Leicester man, he proved a formidable wall.

Of the 19 duels that Fofana attempted, he won 12 of those, only being beaten in the air on three occasions throughout the entire match according to SofaScore.

His performance did not just end with his defensive work though. The centre-back, who has been hailed as “incredible” by Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers, also completed 57 passes in the match – a figure only beaten by Jonny Evans and Caglar Soyuncu in the Leicester side.

Meanwhile, he also had 80 touches of the ball – no player in the Foxes’ squad matching that figure.

So, whilst Iheanacho will claim the plaudits having guided Leicester through to the fifth FA Cup final in their history, Fofana certainly played his part too.

AND in more news, read our player ratings from Leicester’s FA Cup semi-final success against Southampton…

ريال مدريد وإنتر ميلان يتنافسان على ضم مدافع آرسنال

أفادت تقارير صحفية أن نادي ريال مدريد يرغب في التعاقد مع أحد مدافعي فريق آرسنال في نافذة الانتقالات الصيفية القادمة.

ريال مدريد رحل عن صفوفه سيرجيو راموس وانضم إلى باريس سان جيرمان، وقام النادي ببيع رافاييل فاران إلى مانشستر يونايتد، ولم يتعاقد إلا مع ديفيد ألابا بالمجان بعد نهاية عقده مع بايرن ميونخ الألماني.

ويرغب ريال مدريد في ضم مدافع جديد من أجل الطوارئ، في ظل الأداء المتذبذب للثنائي ناتشو فرنانديز، وإيدير ميليتاو، بجانب ألابا.

وحسب صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو” الإسبانية، نقلًا عن وسائل إعلام إيطالية، فإن ريال مدريد يُراقب عن كثب المدافع الفرنسي ويليام صليبا لاعب آرسنال، والذي يلعب مُعارًا مع أولمبيك ليون الفرنسي.

اقرأ أيضًا.. ريال مدريد يدرس استعادة لاعبه في الصيف بسبب ميندي

ويلعب صليبا مع في الموسم الحالي على سبيل الإعارة من آرسنال مع أولمبيك مارسيليا حتى نهاية موسم 2021/2022 الجاري.

وقالت الصحيفة إن ريال مدريد مُعجب بـ صليبا ويدرس النادي إمكانية التعاقد معه، حيث يتابعه مُنذ فترة طويلة.

وأشارت الصحيفة إلى أن ريال مدريد سيواجه منافسة قوية من جانب نادي إنتر ميلان الإيطالي، والذي يتابع المدافع صاحب الـ”20″ عامًا عن كثب.

ويليام صليبا كان انضم إلى آرسنال في صيف عام 2019، قادمًا من سانت إيتيان مقابل 30 مليون يورو، وتمت إعارته لنيس ومارسيليا.

يُذكر أن صليبا يُعد من الركائز الأساسية داخل أولمبيك مارسيليا، وهذا الموسم شارك في 27 مباراة مع الفريق بمُختلف المسابقات.

Luxemburgo confirma escalação para a estreia do Palmeiras no Paulista

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Vanderlei Luxemburgo definiu o Palmeiras para a primeira partida oficial do clube nesta temporada. O técnico comandou treinamento na Academia de Futebol nesta terça-feira, véspera do duelo diante do Ituano, às 19h15, fora de casa, pela estreia do time do Campeonato Paulista. E a formação não será diferente da trabalhada desde a volta da delegação da Florida Cup.

O Verdão entrará em campo no estádio Novelli Junior com: Weverton; Marcos Rocha, Felipe Melo, Gustavo Gómez e Victor Luis; Ramires, Gabriel Menino e Lucas Lima; Dudu, Raphael Veiga e Luiz Adriano. A definição ocorreu em treino tático completamente aberto à imprensa nesta tarde.

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No trabalho, Luxa se preocupou, primeiramente, em fazer os titulares pressionarem a saída de bola da equipe reserva. Dudu, Luiz Adriano, Lucas Lima, Raphael Veiga e Gabriel Menino deram trabalho aos suplentes, que só conseguiram escapar uma vez – e, na sequência, o técnico parou a atividade para acertar o posicionamento. Na parte final, os titulares tiveram que trocar passes rapidamente com todos os reservas ocupando metade do campo.

Os suplentes foram escalados com: Jailson; Mayke, Luan, Emerson Santos e Diogo Barbosa; Patrick de Paula, Zé Rafael e Alan; Gabriel Veron, Wesley e Willian. O goleiro Vinicius Silvestre, o lateral-esquerdo Lucas Esteves e o zagueiro Pedrão trabalharam em outro gramado com os volantes Jean e Matheus Fernandes, os meias Gustavo Scarpa e Guerra e o atacante Luan Silva, que não serão aproveitados nesta rodada do Paulista.

Também apareceu no campo Vitor Hugo, mas o zagueiro ainda faz trabalhos individualizados, em busca de recondicionamento físico após passar por cirurgia na região inguinal, em dezembro. Outro vetado para a partida em Itu é o volante Bruno Henrique, com lesão na coxa direita.

A escalação mandada a campo tem Ramires no lugar de Bruno Henrique como única mudança em relação ao time que iniciou a vitória por 2 a 1 sobre o norte-americano New York City, no sábado, pela Florida Cup. E foi exatamente Ramires que entrou no jogo quando Bruno Henrique precisou ser substituído, aos três minutos da partida.

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